The 2023/24 season was an incredibly tough one for West Brom striker Daryl Dike, and the American striker will be hoping for some better luck next season.
The 23-year-old joined the Baggies two-and-half years ago, and he’s had a torrid time at The Hawthorns after suffering from a number of long-term injuries,
The former Orlando City man played just five games for West Brom this season before injury struck, and he’s certainly due some better luck in the upcoming seasons.
If Dike is able to avoid any injuries next season, there’s no reason why he can’t make a huge impact for the Baggies, and everyone at the club will desperately be hoping that they’re able to get a run of games out of him.
Daryl Dike’s time at West Brom has been overshadowed by injuries
Through no fault of his own, Daryl Dike hasn’t been able to live up to expectations at West Brom yet because he’s consistently struggled with injuries.
In total, since joining the club in January 2022, the American has made just 32 appearances for the club. When you consider there are 46 Championship games a season, it highlights just how often Dike has been unavailable.
However, West Brom should be patient with the striker, as he’s only 23, and he’s contracted to the club until 2026, so there’s still time for him to make an impact.
Dike has the potential to be a top player for the Baggies, but clearly he’s unable to make an impact when he’s out injured.
In the brief time he’s been fit, Dike has shown that he’s got quality, and he could make a real difference to West Brom if he was fit.
The middle of the 2022/23 season was the only time that the American has been able to put a run of games together, and he scored seven league goals in 23 appearances – a decent return, all things considered.
Following an injury sustained in April of last year, Dike made a comeback in January, scoring in his first game back, an FA Cup tie against Aldershot. However, he only managed to play in five games before he sustained another achilles injury, and he has been sidelined ever since.
The Baggies need Dike to avoid injuries and maintain some of the form he displayed in the middle of the 2022–2023 season because Josh Maja did not have a significant impact on the team last season.
Daryl Dike showed what he’s capable of at Barnsley
During his loan stint in the Championship with Barnsley, Daryl Dike was a standout player for the Tykes and was able to maintain his fitness.
Dike, who is only 20 years old, played a major role in Barnsley’s unexpected play-off run, helping them score nine goals in 19 league games.
His performance caught the attention of other teams, and less than a year later, West Brom signed him.
This was the first occasion in Dike’s English football career that he had stayed healthy for a stretch of games, save from a brief period during the 2022–2023 season. On both instances, he had demonstrated his ability to score goals consistently at the Championship level.
Dike would be like a new addition to West Brom if he can stay healthy for the upcoming campaign, and he can definitely score a lot of goals.
He just needs fortune to be on his side the following season to reach his full potential as a player.
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